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2008/09/09, 08:51 PM
Hi, my name's Nick - I'm new here obviously. I am also relatively new to bodybuilding. I have more or less been studying it for about 6 years... but never had the drive for it - it's safe to say that's different now.
When I put my goals in and everything it comes out out with 16-20 reps per set for each exercise. I have been learning since starting my bodybuilding routine (1.5 months ago)that fewer sets of fewer reps at higher weights is much more beneficial.
Should I stick to the routine I am doing currently (4-5 sets of 8-10 reps) or go with their 4 sets of 16-20 reps? And if so, how low should the weight prob. be compared to my others (for example - on a bicep curl I do it at 40 lbs)?
I look forward to using the resources on this site and building myself up. :)
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2008/09/09, 09:05 PM
Make sure your goals you put in there are right cause if you put in toning/weight loss or Progressive gains your reps will be higher than Mass routine.
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2008/09/10, 01:15 AM
I do have it set to building mass/size. I'm actually looking to put on quite a bit. I'm not sure I will be able to hit my goal in the time set, but hopefully close.
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2008/09/10, 09:37 AM
the 16-20 rep range is generally meant for a warmup. It should be less for the actual working sets.
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2008/09/10, 01:22 PM
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Quoting from ncurd:
I do have it set to building mass/size. I'm actually looking to put on quite a bit. I'm not sure I will be able to hit my goal in the time set, but hopefully close.
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If it helps you any, I'm currently doing a full body split, twice a week. I'm doing 3 sets of the heavy basic movements at 6 reps, and 3 sets of a support movement at 8 reps. Monday is chest, back ,and biceps. Tuesday is legs, shoulders, and triceps. I rest on Wednesday and repeat for Thursday and Friday. I eat tons of clean calories.
I'm on my fifth week, and have seen some very appreciable gains in size so far. If you're looking for size, try the heavier weights with the lower reps, and lots of clean calories. And as always; keep progressing the amounts of weight as you gain strength, and keep your form strict.
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2008/09/11, 08:37 AM
When it comes down to it if you haven't worked out much in the past then almost anything you do will help you make gains to start. By the time they slow you should be able to know what works for you and what doesn't.
It all comes down to how much and what you'r eating.
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2008/09/13, 08:42 PM
I have been having a little trouble eating. Im just not used to eating so much, it can become overbearing and sometimes just makes me feel nauseous. Im getting in 4-6 decent meals a day, although shakes can take up 2-3 of those. I am going to try the routine it has given me here out for the 12 weeks with an even stricter diet and see what comes of it. I have also been using NO-Shotgun creatine...
I still think the reps seem quite high though. 4 sets of 20 in some cases?
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